From an early stage in their career, Bliss N Eso primarily built their fan base from their compelling and energetic live performances. An exhilarating blend of fluid rhymes and banging beats teamed with beat boxing, impromptu freestyling and seamless turntablism make their live shows a brand in their own right, and has seen the group hailed as one of the best live acts in the country. After four years of touring with consistently powerful performances, Bliss N Eso settled down in 2004 to record their first full length album Flowers In The Pavement. A virtual brainstorm on record, the emerging artists compiled track after track of wild expression through vibrant lyrics and production. The debut album met an overwhelming response from audiences and critics Australia wide.
In late 2006, Bliss N Eso's second album, Day of the Dog, was released and became the first Australian hip-hop release to debut in ARIA's top 50. It also earned Bliss N Eso an ARIA nomination for Best Urban Release in 2006 with sales exceeding all benchmarks for a local hip-hop release. In 2007 Bliss N Eso travelled to North America, playing sold out shows in the North-West of the US and Canada including a stand out performance at the Whistler 2007 Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival. Upon their return, the lads embarked on the unforgettable Make Poverty History Zero Seven road trip tour and ventured on an epic journey in June 2007 with MTV and the Oaktree Foundation to some of the poorest regions in South Africa to complete the track and shoot the video clip for their next album's first single, Bullet and a Target. 2008 saw Bliss N Eso take things to a whole new level with the release of their third LP, Flying Colours.
The album, which received near perfect reviews in countless media, broke all kinds of records for an Australian hip-hop act thanks to four monster singles in the form of Bullet and a Target, Woodstock 2008, The Sea is Rising and Eye of the Storm. After a top 10 ARIA debut, the album became the highest selling local hiphop album of the year and with their third nomination in as many years, Bliss N Eso took out the ARIA Award for 2008's Best Urban Release. The official album tour sold out every one of its 24 legs including an unforgettable homecoming show at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in front of 2,500 lucky ticket holders. After ten phenomenal years, these three troublemakers from Sydney's suburbs are officially in unchartered territory – which is exactly where they like to be.
Bliss N Eso has just released their latest album called running on air. Debuting at the end of july featuring there latest hit down by the river (link below for their new film clip) . there album is on its way of becoming a great succsess like all their previouse albums.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2YDdGXvfPM
Never Give Up
Bliss n Eso Lyrics
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Broke down and homeless is where I got my start
I bounced around for years doing this and that
But now I'm doing good and I'm never looking back
I began with nothing, I still ain't got much
When life got me down I had to be tough
From the age of 14 I was on my own
Shelter to shelter and jail to jail
I'm here to tell you right now that I will not fail
I wish my old friends could see me now
Because they never would believe what I am doing now
I never gave up
Right now I'm where I want to be
Maybe not for you, but it's good enough for me
Don't need no fancy cars or diamond rings
All I wanna do is get on stage and sing
My dream is today and I'm doing it strong
No matter what the odds, I will still push on
I will do it for the poor who have no voice
And for all of the victims who had no choice
I will do it for the weak who cannot fight
For those who were wronged I will make things right
It's been an uphill battle, my fingers have bled
But I'm almost there and I am far from dead
I never gave up
When I came to the city of Hollywood I was broke down and beat
I slept behind dumpsters on the side of the street
There's one thing that always got me through
The one thing I always held true is that I never gave up
I'm never gonna give up
The lyrics of Bliss N Eso feat. Changes's song Never Give Up narrates a story of a person's struggles and triumphs in life. It starts by comparing the singer's current position to where he started, which is from the streets of San Diego to the slums of Echo Park. From there, he bounced around doing different things, but now, he is in a better place, and he's never looking back. The singer acknowledges that he began with nothing and still doesn't have much, but he had to be tough and forge his path from the age of 14 when he was forced to be on his own. He went from shelter to shelter and jail to jail, but the singer is determined to reach his goals and isn't giving up. He wishes his old friends could see him now to show them that there is hope in life after hardships.
In the chorus, the singer claims that where he is now is where he wants to be. Even though it may not be for everyone, he is content with his achievements. He has no need for fancy cars or diamond rings, and he is happy to stand on stage and sing, which is his dream. The singer is determined to keep performing, not just for his sake, but also for those who have no voice. He's doing it for the poor, the victims, the weak and the wronged. The singer has bled, he's been through many trials, but he's almost there, and he's very much alive.
In summary, Never Give Up sends a strong message of resilience, determination, and the need to keep striving and pushing in life, no matter the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
From the streets of San Diego to the slums of Echo Park
I started from humble beginnings in rough areas
Broke down and homeless is where I got my start
I began with nothing and nowhere to live
I bounced around for years doing this and that
I struggled with different jobs and paths
But now I'm doing good and I'm never looking back
I have overcome my difficult past and am now successful
I began with nothing, I still ain't got much
I started with nothing and have not amassed wealth
When life got me down I had to be tough
I needed to be strong when life was difficult
From the age of 14 I was on my own
I had to fend for myself from a young age
No one would do it for me so I did it alone
I had no help and had to overcome difficulties by myself
Shelter to shelter and jail to jail
I had to rely on different shelters and even went to jail at times
I'm here to tell you right now that I will not fail
I am confident in my ability to succeed
I wish my old friends could see me now
I have achieved a level of success that my old friends would not believe
Because they never would believe what I am doing now
My success may come as a surprise to some
Right now I'm where I want to be
I have achieved my goals and am content
Maybe not for you, but it's good enough for me
My success may not be impressive to others, but it is for me
Don't need no fancy cars or diamond rings
Material possessions do not define my success
All I wanna do is get on stage and sing
My passion and dream is to perform on stage
My dream is today and I'm doing it strong
I have achieved my dream and am doing well
No matter what the odds, I will still push on
I will persevere despite difficult circumstances
I will do it for the poor who have no voice
I will use my platform to advocate for those less fortunate
And for all of the victims who had no choice
I will use my success to help those who have suffered from injustice
I will do it for the weak who cannot fight
I will use my strength and platform to help those who are unable to help themselves
For those who were wronged I will make things right
I will use my influence and resources to correct past wrongs
It's been an uphill battle, my fingers have bled
I have faced many challenges and difficulties along the way
But I'm almost there and I am far from dead
I am close to my goals and am still going strong
When I came to the city of Hollywood I was broke down and beat
When I moved to Hollywood, I was in a difficult place
I slept behind dumpsters on the side of the street
I had to resort to sleeping in undesirable locations
There's one thing that always got me through
My determination and perseverance kept me going
The one thing I always held true is that I never gave up
I never lost hope and always kept trying
I'm never gonna give up
I will continue to push forward and pursue my dreams
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.